San Jose and FC Dallas Will Combine for 7 or More Goals

Two teams in solid form with blazing-hot attackers will enter Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday in a game that could go a long way in deciding the playoff fate of both sides.

San Jose has scored on nine occasions during its four-game unbeaten streak, which has been powered by a resurgent Chris Wondolowski and a shift in formation.

FC Dallas enters with an eight-game unbeaten run and Fabian Castillo running wild on the left wing.

With both offenses firing on all cylinders, the fans in attendance could see one of the most wide-open games of the season.

Whether it eclipses the nine-goal thriller between Chicago and New York in May remains to be seen, but there are plenty of goals to be had in this match between the third- and eighth-place sides in the West.

Pedro Ribeiro Will Star for Philadelphia

After playing 90 minutes Saturday against Montreal, and 120 minutes Tuesday in the U.S. Open Cup, the Philadelphia Union are in need of some reinforcements.

One young player that is expected to play a role against Houston is Pedro Ribeiro, who was named the USL Pro Player of the Week for his two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls reserves.

Interim manager Jim Curtin confirmed Thursday that the Coastal Carolina product was flown in for the game against the Dynamo, per MLSSoccer.com's Dave Zeitlin.

Plugging a player, that has scored four goals at the USL Pro level this season, into the lineup could help a Union side that has to continue to put up positive results in order to stay in the playoff chase.

The East Will Dominate the West

Let's be brutally honest here, this prediction is a massive stretch for anyone to make.

Three teams from the East will host opponents from the West in Week 23 in a trio of matches that could help the reputation of the former.

D.C. United have the best chance of the three East sides to pull off a win at home since Colorado has lost four of its last five.

Columbus and New England will face stiff tasks against LA and Portland, but it is possible an upset can be earned by both sides.

If the Crew's defensive trio of Giancarlo Gonzalez, Michael Parkhurst and Wil Trapp can hold off the dangerous Galaxy attack, all they would need is a goal or two.

Portland enters New England with a trip to Guyana ahead on Tuesday in the CONCACAF Champions League, which could give manager Caleb Porter a reason to rest a few players against a struggling New England side.